Director of Pediatric Care

Company: ICAN (International Center for Autism and Neurodev
Location: Bellevue
Posted on: September 17, 2020

Job Description:

Director of Pediatric Care Pediatric Medical Care · Bellevue, Washington

Director of Pediatric Care

ICAN is looking for an innovative, collaborative, and high energy team member to manage the Pediatric Care Department at ICAN. As the leader of the Pediatric Care Department, you’ll oversee clinical psychologists, mental health therapists, nurse practitioners and psychometrists. You’ll ensure clinical excellence and access to care for each patient. In this role you are part of a multi-disciplinary team supporting the needs of clients seeking services across multiple disciplines. You are responsible for the sustainability of the department.

Company Overview:

ICAN is a multi-disciplinary clinic whose vision is a commitment to the best hope and future for children and families affected by autism around the world. Located in the beautiful city of Bellevue Washington, the ICAN team serves individuals with autism and neurodevelopmental disorders from birth to adult. Since 2008, the ICAN team of Psychologists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Therapists, Physical Therapists, BCBA's, ABA Technicians, Assistive Technology Specialists and a Nurse Practitioner has provided services to over 3,000 families. ICAN is an organization that is committed to teamwork, professionalism, innovations, growth and fun.

Director of Pediatric Care Key Traits

Up to date on current evidence-based practices

Ability to prioritize tasks independently and work efficiently

Open to feedback

Eager to grow a team of strong clinicians

Knowledge of managing a departmental budget

Interest in working cooperatively with multiple therapeutic disciplines (ST, ABA, OT, PT, Feeding, etc)

Solution oriented mindset

Director of Pediatric Care Key Responsibilities:

Oversee and manage productivity of team members

Coach, train and supervise clinicians at various levels, deliver feedback, and grow independent clinicians

Ensure diagnostic reports and clinical intakes are completed with high fidelity and clinical excellence

Create and execute departmental systems/structures to ensure highest quality of patient care and departmental success

Improves systems, processes and policies in support of the organization’s mission and values

Complete diagnostic testing, report write ups, intakes, consults, and feedbacks efficiently and with clinical integrity and fidelity

Acts in the best interest of the clinic and our patients

*Not all responsibilities may be present in this description and is subject to change based on business needs

Skills & Qualifications:

A Ph.D. in clinical psychology, with a specialization in child clinical psychology from an APA-accredited training program or Psy.D. is required

Licensed as a Psychologist in the State of Washington

Completion of an APA-approved internship

Trained in the use of the ADOS with experience diagnosing children with autism

Formal post-doctoral training in an appropriate area of specialization

Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate others

Effective and efficient organization and time management skills

Confident, independent thinker and strong decision-making ability

Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a dynamic environment

Professional Growth & Ethics:

Participate in continuing education for professional development to ensure practices consistent with best practices and to meet Washington licensure requirements and associated professional licensure requirements

Use professional literature, evidence-based research, and continuing education content to make practice decisions

Use professional Code of Ethics and standards of practice to guide ethical decision making in practice

Accountable for all aspects of fiscal management and outcomes for the Psychology Department resulting in attainment of business goals for the organization

Direct the growth, development and maintenance of the Psychology Department's clinical programs in order to meet the needs of the client population and the business goals of the organization, utilizing your clinical support team

Must display excellent interpersonal communication, initiative, creative planning and problem-solving skills

Cooperate and function as part of a team, as well as be an effective team leader. Must have strong organization skills. Willing to accept change as beneficial to the organization and be an effective change agent for the organization

Schedule and deploy clinical staff to meet facility program needs

Directs the provision of quality patient care and provides patient care skills development opportunities as appropriate to ensure quality care in the facility and delivers patient care as required within scope of practice

Ensure ICAN policies and procedures, and patient care standards are met

Conduct routine clinical/compliance audits in assigned and adjacent areas as delegated

Responsible for the review and analysis of the Pediatric Care Department's contribution margin

Direct development of plans of action and ensure good outcomes of deficiencies noted in routine clinical audits and/or compliance investigations

Manage practice to meet or exceed financial objectives; participate in the development of financial goals

Monitor and accomplish area-specific employee retention objectives

Direct, organize and evaluate psychology programs, services and personnel

Prepare, review and analyze all weekly and monthly reporting

Lifting 50 lbs maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 lbs

Department & Supervision:

This role is under the Pediatric Care Department and you will report directly to the VP of Clinical Services

Location:

This position will be at ICAN's Bellevue South location; 5150 Village Park Drive SE, Bellevue WA 98006. There may be some occasional travel required for this position.

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